Course Offerings - Grade 10

Advanced Placement Computer Science A - Course No.: 8017

GRADES: 10, 11, 12 LENGTH: Full Year CREDIT: 1.0

Advanced Placement Computer Science A (JAVA) is a college level course whose topics are prescribed by the College Board. The course covers materials that would normally comprise three or more hours of college level computer science course work. Topics include object oriented programming, methodology, inheritance, classes, case study analysis, array processing, data types, iteration, and selection. Students are expected to attain mastery of fundamental programming techniques. Students who successfully complete the course and AP examination may receive credit and/or advanced placement for a one-semester college computer science course.
PREREQUISITE: Computer Science Honors, AP Computer Science Principles, or computer science teacher recommendation.

Advanced Placement Computer Science Principles - Course No.: 8019

GRADES: 9, 10, 11, 12 LENGTH: Full Year CREDIT: 1.0 OTHER: Global Scholar Course

Advanced Placement Computer Science Principles is a college level course designed to introduce an understanding of how computers can be used in any field and how to solve real world problems using the computer.  Students will use JavaScript to create their own web apps. With a unique focus on creative problem solving and real-world applications, AP Computer Science Principles prepares students for college and career. 
PREREQUISITE: Algebra I

 

Advanced Placement Statistics - Course No.: 8020

GRADES: 10, 11, 12 LENGTH: Full Year CREDIT: 1.0 OTHER: A TI-84+ graphing calculator is required. Students are required to purchase a workbook for this course.

Advanced Placement Statistics introduces students to the major concepts and tools for collecting, analyzing and drawing conclusions from data. Students are exposed to four broad conceptual themes: exploring data, planning a study, anticipating patterns in advance and performing statistical inference. Students will complete a variety of projects throughout the year. Students must be willing to read, write, and communicate mathematically. Students who successfully complete the course and examination may receive credit and/or advanced placement for a one-semester introductory college statistics course. 
PREREQUISITE: Algebra II or Algebra II Honors

Algebra I - Course No.: 8024

GRADES: 9, 10, 11, 12 LENGTH: Full Year CREDIT: 1.0 OTHER: A TI-84+ graphing calculator is required. 

Algebra I topics include properties of real numbers, solving equations and inequalities, linear functions, systems of equations, properties of exponents and exponential functions, polynomials and factoring, quadratic functions and equations, radical expressions and equations, and data analysis and probability.  Emphasis is placed on problem solving and constructing mathematical arguments.
PREREQUISITE: Placement

Algebra I Two Period Option - Course No.: 8022

GRADES: 9, 10, 11, 12 LENGTH: Full Year CREDIT: 2.0 OTHER: Meets two consecutive periods each day. A TI-84+ graphing calculator is required.

Algebra I Two Period Option is designed and paced in a way to help students both learn and retain algebraic concepts. Topics include properties of real numbers, solving equations and inequalities, linear functions, systems of equations, properties of exponents and exponential functions, polynomials and factoring, quadratic functions and equations, radical expressions and equations, and data analysis and probability. Emphasis is placed on problem solving and constructing mathematical arguments. This course fulfills the Algebra I component of Illinois’ math graduation requirement
PREREQUISITE: Placement

Algebra II - Course No.: 8030

GRADES: 10, 11, 12 LENGTH: Full Year CREDIT: 1.0 OTHER: A TI-84+ graphing calculator is required.

Algebra II includes such topics as the real number system, functions and relations, linear functions, systems of linear equations and inequalities, quadratic functions, exponential and logarithmic functions, rational functions, radical functions and rational exponents, complex numbers,  sequences and series, probability and statistics, right triangle trigonometry, graphing sine and cosine functions, and sinusoidal modeling. A strong emphasis is placed on problem solving and real life applications.  
PREREQUISITE: Algebra I and Geometry

Algebra II Honors - Course No.: 8032

GRADES: 9, 10, 11, 12 LENGTH:  Full Year CREDIT: 1.0 OTHER: A TI-84+ graphing calculator is required.

Algebra II Honors offers fast paced and in-depth coverage of polynomial, rational, inverse, exponential, and logarithmic functions. Other topics include equations, graphs, complex numbers and linear programming. Second semester includes an in-depth study of trigonometry, including right triangle trig, law of sines/cosines, identities, graphing of trig functions, and sinusoidal modeling
PREREQUISITE: Geometry Honors or Placement

Computer Science Honors - Course No.: 8041F, 8042S

GRADES: 9, 10, 11, 12 LENGTH: 1 Sem CREDIT: 0.5 OTHER: Global Scholar Course

Computer Science Honors (Python) is a course for students with little or no prior programming experience. This one-semester course teaches computational concepts and basic programming techniques. Students will develop confidence in their ability to apply computational practices to problems in a broad range of fields. This course uses the Python programming language in conjunction with various tools designed to optimize student learning and engagement. The student will receive a firm foundation of computer programming concepts needed to take an Advanced Placement Computer Science course.
PREREQUISITE: Geometry, concurrent enrollment in Geometry Honors, or computer science teacher recommendation

Geometry - Course No.: 8050

GRADES: 9, 10, 11, 12 LENGTH: Full Year CREDIT: 1.0 OTHER: A TI-84+ graphing calculator is required.

Geometry students will learn to recognize and understand various geometric shapes and solids, and know their properties. They will develop deductive reasoning ability and use it on formal proofs of geometric concepts. The course includes topics such as measurement, points, lines, planes, angles, triangles, parallel lines, formal proof, polygons, similarity, transformations, right triangles, right triangle trigonometry, circles, area, surface area, volume and geometric probability.
PREREQUISITE: Algebra I or Placement

Geometry Honors -  Course No.: 8054

GRADES: 9, 10 LENGTH: Full Year CREDIT: 1.0 OTHER: A TI-84+ graphing calculator is required.

Geometry Honors offers fast paced and in-depth coverage of all Geometry topics (see Geometry course descriptions for further information). The course will also include coordinate geometry, non-right triangle trigonometry, loci of points and a brief look at non-Euclidean geometry.
PREREQUISITE: Placement

Informal Geometry - Course No.: 8060

GRADES: 10, 11, 12 LENGTH: Full Year CREDIT: 1.0 OTHER: A TI-84+ graphing calculator is required.

Informal Geometry is similar to Geometry with the difference being a lighter emphasis on formal proofs.  Informal Geometry will help students develop reasoning skills through their study of shapes, area, volume, congruence, angle relationships, similarity, special right triangles, and right triangle trigonometry.
PREREQUISITE: Algebra I

Precalculus - Course No.: 8005

GRADES: 10, 11, 12 LENGTH: Full Year CREDIT: 1.0 OTHER: A TI-84+ graphing calculator is required.

Precalculus completes an in-depth study of polynomial, trigonometric, logarithmic and exponential functions.  Other topics include conic sections, polar curves, probability limits, and an introduction to calculus.
PREREQUISITE: Algebra II or Algebra II Honors

Precalculus Honors - Course No.: 8007

GRADES: 10, 11, 12 LENGTH: Full Year CREDIT: 1.0 OTHER: A TI-84+ graphing calculator is required.

Precalculus Honors begins with a review of polynomial functions and their applications.  Other topics include exponential and logarithmic functions, analytic geometry, conic sections, polar equations and graphs, parametric equations, vectors in two and three dimensions and their applications, counting principles, probability, the Binomial Theorem, sequences and series, limits and an introduction to calculus.
PREREQUISITE: Algebra II Honors